THE BRONX - The New Jersey man connected to a deadly house explosion is now facing two felony charges for alleged possession of marijuana.

Julio Salcedo-Contrer returned to the Bronx Friday to face charges in the 50th Precinct in Kingsbridge. He was walked from the precinct after being extradited from New Jersey, all while Deputy Fire Chief Michael Fahy's battalion looked on in solidarity.

Fahy died in the explosion after police say a gas leak caused the blast on 234th Street Tuesday.